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Album set for release in May
MOBY'S record label Mute say his hotly anticipated new album is to be unleashed on the public in May. To be called 18, the album will feature 18 tracks and features guest vocalists including Angie Stone and MC Lyte. The musician has been recording his
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New in . . .
TRYING to find the perfect hair products can be a minefield. There are so many different lotions and potions on the market it is difficult to know where to start. This week I have brought together a selection of what is on offer locally in the hope it
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Black day for jobless
From the Evening News, January 26, 1977 THE blackest unemployment picture for nearly 30 years is painted today by the January jobless figures - the first full official figures for three months. The 1,448,193 total on January 13 was the highest January
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Interest rates take a dive
From the Evening News, January 27, 1977 INTEREST rates took a dive today as the Bank of England's minimum lending rate was cut a full point to 12 per cent. A PLAN to screen the 725 Bolton school children, who were given the BCG tuberculosis vaccination
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Football manager to stay at Burnden Park
From the Evening News, February 1, 1977 HELLO, Hello . . . who's wearing the trousers now? Women on foot patrol in the Bolton division of the Police Force are to have a new-style, with slightly-flared trousers for winter wear. BOLTON Wanderers' manager
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School is evacuated as blaze hits lab
A SCHOOL was evacuated today as a fierce fire swept through a science laboratory. The fire started in the science lab at Westleigh High School in Westleigh Lane shortly after 10.30am. All the pupils were evacuated and later sent home. No one was injured
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Twin brothers score historic mayoral double
From the Evening News, January 27, 1977 TWO Bolton brothers, Alan and Donald Clarke, have scored a historic mayoral double. Four years ago Ald. Alan Clarke was Mayor of Bolton, and now his twin, Counc. Donald Clarke, is to hold the office. During his
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Collision course
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close two old folk's homes has thrown Chorley Borough Council onto a collision course with county hall and reignited talk of unitary authority status. Jack Wilson, Labour leader of Chorley, admitted this week that the local authority
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Victim was brother
PARAMEDIC Jim Schofield, who went to a fatal motorbike crash in Hyde, Greater Manchester, found the victim was his brother, Paul, who had been in collision with a car. Jim Schofield was on duty when he and his colleagues were called to help at a serious
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Has Nessie surfaced at Martin Mere?
WHAT's lurking beneath the murky depths of one of the U.K.'s most important wildbird reserves? Visitors to Martin Mere, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in Burscough, near Ormskirk, have been experiencing some rather strange goings on lately. And things
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Organist flies in to choirgirl row
HE was a respectable choirmaster, proud of his achivements and talent. She was a blonde 17-year-old schoolgirl, eager to become an integral part of a cathedral choir. But, despite an 18-year age gap, Bolton-born Ian Ball began "dating" A-level student
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All for one and out for fun
SWASHBUCKLING action is guaranteed when Westhoughton's own The Four Pantomime Musketeers take to the stage. The production, staged by the town's Methodist Amateur Dramatic Society, begins its run this week and takes to the stage again Friday and Saturday
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New deals for Shakers trio
THREE Shakers players have this week put pen to paper on extended contracts. Midfielder Martyn Forrest and defenders Danny Swailes and Lee Unsworth have signed two-and-a-half year deals that will keep them at Gigg Lane until the end of the 2003/2004 campaign
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Students should count blessings
PATHETIC ... yes I agree with Mrs Delvard-Hussain (BEN: February 4). A wonderful letter. Congratulations. That students can't find the time to work to support themselves -- I don't think this is the problem actually; I think they are too often hung over
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Back to scene of D-Day landings
I WILL be taking a coach party of Normandy Veterans with friends and relatives to France between June 4-8 to mark the 58th anniversary of the D-Day landings. We will be attending commemorative ceremonies, having a guided tour of the invasion area, visiting
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More pain over our Council Tax
SURPRISE, surprise, our Council Tax is going up again -- five per cent in April. Every year our services are cut, yet councillors can give themselves large pay increases. The following cuts will come from education, special needs, highways, environment
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Karen Wheeldon's view from the centre
I DON'T know about the rest of you, but I think we are well and truly "rained out" at the moment. I find myself dreaming about spring and summer. Hopefully, we will be fortunate enough to have a good summer this year. It would certainly be helpful during
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Man killed after visiting friend
A PEDESTRIAN has been killed in a road accident on the A59 Liverpool Road at Bretherton. The 20-year-old man, who has not be named, was walking between Plox Farm and a roundabout at 9.45pm on Monday when he was involved in a collision with a car. The
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CONTROVERSIAL plans to close two old folk's homes has thrown Chorley Borough Council onto a collisio
Jack Wilson, Labour leader of Chorley, admitted this wek that the local authority would prefer to break away from Lancashire. He told the Citizen: "We would love to go unitary. This is another blow for district and borough councils. "Most of the country
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£4.1m Bolton lottery winner went straight to work
SHIFT worker David Russell from Bolton left for work at 4am - after learning he had scooped £4.1m on last Wednesday's National Lottery. David, aged 27, who lives with his parents, said: "When I got up I checked the numbers on teletext and just coudn't
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Sit down, fans are ordered
WANDERERS fans have been urged to stay in their seats -- or parts of the Reebok Stadium will be closed. Safety officials -- who fear lives could be in danger by fans flouting the no standing order -- have warned the Premiership club they will shut down
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Ideal date for Idol worship
FANS of ITV1's Pop Idol will have a chance to see the final 10 contestants singing live in Manchester. The Pop Idol Tour will be at the MEN Arena on March 25 and it will feature stammerer Gareth Gates doing a duet with close friend Zoe Birkett The London
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Eminem takes a new direction
EMINEM'S follow-up to The Marshall Mathers LP is due out later this year. The album might be with fans sooner than they believed as producer Dr Dre recently told US magazine Entertainment Weekly that he's "going to finish up his project soon". Dre also
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West Ham: The Stats Attack
WEST Ham visit the Reebok in a relegation crunch for the Wanderers on Saturday. Here are some facts to get you in the mood: The Hammers have won just two games on their travels, including a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford Wanderers have won two games at home
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Countdown to relegation
THE crunch is on for teams in the relegation spotlight with Wanderers. Here are the latest results and fixtures LEICESTER Bolton (A, D 2-2) Arsenal (H, L 3-1) West Ham (A, L 1-0) Newcastle (H, D 0-0) West Brom (A Cup, L 1-0) Arsenal (H, L 1-3) Liverpool
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Charity parachute jump
A CHARITY is appealing for Bolton volunteers to join a sponsored parachute jump. They should contact the British Lung Foundation on 0151 228 4723. More than 50,000 people in the North-west suffer from a lung complaint.
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Baby food theft charge
A MAN accused of stealing baby food from a Westhoughton Co-op appeared before Bolton magistrates. It is alleged that James Lawrence Midgley, aged 35, of Southfield Drive, Westhoughton, committed the offence on January 6. The case was adjourned until February
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Mountain of support
MOUNTAIN rescue workers received a cheque for £500 from Burnden Road Runners at their annual presentation meeting. Mike Thomason, fund raising officer at Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, said: "Every penny will go into the team and help local people who may
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Ecstasy charges
A BREIGHTMET man appeared before Bolton Magistrates accused of trying to enter a nightclub in possession of 39 Ecstasy tablets. Carl Darren Minshull, aged 22, of Torridon Road, is charged with one count of possessing drugs and one count of possessing
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Together again, the class of '82
A REUNION has been organised for the fifth form leavers of Smithills Grammar School -- the class of 1982. The event will be held at Club Mistry, Derby Street, on May 25 (7.30). Partners and former teachers are welcome. Guests are asked to bring a school
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Top brass date
THE world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band appears alongside Smithills School Senior Brass Band in a concert tomorrow night at The Victoria Hall, Bolton. The Festival of Brass, which also features Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, is at 7.15pm. Tickets
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Defendant needed his eye removed
A BURGLARY case was adjourned because the defendant needed to have an eye removed. Bolton Magistrates were told Colin Norman Naylor, aged 31, of Cartmill Crescent, Bolton, was unable to attend the hearing because of a serious eye injury. Naylor's left
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Sign of drug use on court man
MAGISTRATES expressed concern that a Bolton man had shown signs of drug use the day after a drugs treatment and testing order had been imposed. Dean Anthony Lever, aged 19, of Tintern Avenue, appeared in court for a review of the order that was made on
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Bound over after New Year's Eve row
AN argument about New Year's Eve baby-sitting led to a man being bound over to keep the peace for 18 months. Anthony Brendan Davies, aged 30, of Ulondi Street, Radcliffe, admitted a charge of criminal damage and one of a breach of the peace at Bolton
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Girl injured in accident with van
A TEENAGE girl suffered minor injuries after being hurt in a collision with a van on a pelican crossing. Vicky Louise Kay, aged 13, was crossing Brownlow Way near to the junction of Nottingham Drive when the accident happened at about 6.15pm yesterday
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CAB at cricket club
LITTLE Lever Cricket Club, Victory Road, will feature a presentation by the Citizen's Advice Bureau at its ladies' evening on Wednesday at 8.30pm.
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Literacy is the goal
WANDERERS' manager Sam Allardyce is set to launch a drive to enhance literacy, numeracy and computer skills among people in Bolton. He will join TV presenter Johnny Ball and Cllr Frank White at the launch of Bolton Literacy Trust on March 14 at Bolton
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Sit down, fans are ordered
WANDERERS fans have been urged to stay in their seats -- or parts of the Reebok Stadium will be closed. Safety officials -- who fear lives could be in danger by fans flouting the no standing order -- have warned the Premiership club they will shut down
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Bury bids to host Tonga for Games
A HUGE Polynesian party could be on the cards as part of the borough's Commonwealth Games celebrations. Bury has put in a bid to host Tonga, known as the "Friendly Islands", or Western Samoa this July and August and has already identified £20,000 to provide
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Are you game to be that bit special?
POLICE chiefs are urging members of the public to help provide security at this summer's Commonwealth Games. Greater Manchester Police need dozens of Special Constables to patrol the event's venues including Bolton Arena and Rivington. The Specials will
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MP defends decision on funding of Games
A BOLTON MP has defended the Government's decision not to fund the full policing costs of the Commonwealth Games, arguing that the state did not have an open cheque book. Ruth Kelly, MP for Bolton West, said the £3 million Greater Manchester Police had
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School visit for doubting Thomas
THE councillor who recommended the closure of a Harwood primary will be visiting the school to speak to parents about her decision. Parents have criticised Bolton Council's executive member for education, Cllr Linda Thomas, for never having visited Longsight
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We need victories: Wright
CHORLEY manager Ken Wright needs a morale-boosting win as he looks to put more space between his side and the UniBond First Division relegation zone. The Magpies are currently 10 points clear of the drop zone but the team they face at Victory Park tomorrow
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It's time to tighten up safety on roads
A COUPLE of weeks ago, my husband was knocked of a scooter belonging to Shopmobility, while waiting to cross Blackhorse Street from the Market in Bolton. He was waiting to go towards Lever Chambers, he stopped at the kerb, when a bus caught his scooter
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Rough and tough underfoot
THE fact that it has been written for several years now about people falling on dangerous pavements in much of Bolton, shows precisely how unable or unwilling Bolton councillors are to do anything about it. The easy way out is, of course, to blame it
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School that has to be supported
IT WAS interesting to read in the BEN on January 30, Governor Eric Smallman's view regarding the proposed closure of Longsight Primary School, and the selective reading of the inspectors' reports by the Education Committee. In the early days of Local
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Cameras for town
TWO new CCTV cameras are set to be installed in the town centre. The cameras, which will add to the extensive network already in the town, will be funded by Chorley Borough Council. They will be placed on the Friday Street car park and Pall Mall once
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'We can't cope alone' say OAPs
CLOSING two old people's homes in Chorley will leave the most vulnerable people in the borough distraught and could even cause deaths, say workers at one of the homes targeted for closure. Healey View Residential Home, Botany Brow, and Coniston House,
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Glittering show
THE legendary Neil Diamond embarks on his first major UK tour in nearly two years. Diamond is set to visit the area when he appears at the MEN Arena on July 13. Tickets go on sale today from 0161 930 8000.
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Extra concert date
FANS of top boy band Blue have an extra chance to see their idols perform. The group has added a further date. They now appear at the MEN Arena on Sunday, December 15, as well as the previous night. Ring 0161 930 8000.
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Brandy's intoxicating news
BRANDY has surprised the pop world, revealing that she has been married since last year. The American R&B star wed music producer Robert Smith in a secret ceremony in the summer. The multi-talented former child star, who starred in US sitcom Moesha
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Single reviews
THE HIVES -- Hate To Say I Told You So The Swedish rockers who want to be Your New Favourite Band should be crashing into the charts with this big-riffed stomper of a pop tune. With their sharp suits and sharp tunes, The Hives are lots of fun. DB BOULEVARD
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We're ready for a battle - Roeder
WEST Ham manager Glen Roeder knows he is in for a battle at the Reebok. He watched Wanderers in their defeat at White Hart Lane on Tuesday but does not expected to have learned too much from it. "They had about four players missing and will also have
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Sam targets unbeaten run
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce is targeting a five-match unbeaten run beginning with West Ham. The Reebok men need to stop the rot after going 11 matches without a victory and they see a five-game run against sides who are not out of trouble themselves
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Sinclair doubt for Reebok clash
WEST Ham danger man Trevor Sinclair is a big doubt for the vital clash with Wanderers at the Reebok. Sinclair, who made a goal-scoring to the side against Blackburn last Saturday, after gashing a leg two games earlier, reveals on the official West Ham
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Sinclair doubt for Reebok clash
WEST Ham danger man Trevor Sinclair is a big doubt for the vital clash with Wanderers at the Reebok tomorrow. Sinclair, who made a goal-scoring to the side against Blackburn last Saturday, after gashing a leg two games earlier, reveals on the official
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Sit down, fans are ordered
WANDERERS fans have been urged to stay in their seats -- or parts of the Reebok Stadium will be closed. Safety officials -- who fear lives could be in danger by fans flouting the no standing order -- have warned the Premiership club they will shut down
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Stig all set for West Ham
SAM Allardyce believes new boy Stig Tofting, who goes straight into the squad for the clash with West Ham at the Reebok, can become a key man in the fight to beat the drop. Wanderers have completed the formalities of the deal that brings the midfield
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Wanderers must stand and deliver
PAUL Warhurst believes Wanderers are about to play "the most important games in the club's history". The midfielder is fit to return against West Ham United and knows the price of victory could be incalculable. He says it is no used feeling sorry for
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Paulo is keen to lend a hand
PAULO di Canio might be on his way back to Italy next year but in the meantime, he is determined to make sure he leaves his mark on West Ham. The ubiquitous, multi-talented striker, whose proposed transfer to Manchester United broke down last month is
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Candice joins the SAS!
CORONATION Street star Nikki Sanderson went back to her old school this week to launch a campaign to save it from closure. As reported exclusively in the Bury Times, Affetside Primary may be closed as falling pupil numbers leave classrooms empty across
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Cars destroyed
FORTY cars were destroyed after a suspected arson attack at a Bolton scrapyard. A fire started in one vehicle at 10pm last night spread to the others at Campbell's Scrapyard on Waterloo Street. Vandals are believed to be responsible for the fire and police
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Man on blade charge
A MAN appeared before Bolton Magistrates accused of possessing drugs, possessing an object with a blade and obstructing police. Kevin Lambert, aged 28, of Birkdale Gardens, Bolton, admitted possessing 54 grammes of amphetamines -- valued at £120 -- but
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School's new head
MERVYN Brooker, currently Headmaster of King Edward VI Camp Hill Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham, has been appointed the new headmaster for Bolton School boys' division and will take up the job in January 2003. Mr Brooker, aged 47, is married with
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Addict stole custard
A DRUG addict was spotted by a store detective trying to steal cake and custard, a court was told. Michael Douglas Gillard, aged 22, of Hibernia Street, Deane, attempted to shoplift items worth a total of £1.74 from a shop in Chorley Old Road, on December
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Worker's debts led to theft
A BREIGHTMET man who concealed stolen mobile phones under pebbles near the Pilsworth warehouse where he worked appeared before Rochdale magistrates. Andrew Patrick Canty, aged 26, of Barchester Avenue, admitted stealing mobile telephones, SIM cards and
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Wanted man called police
A MAN wanted by police was caught after he fell down a manhole and injured his leg, prompting his brother to call police, a court heard. A warrant had been issued for Jason Lindley, aged 31, of Eastcoat Walk, Farnworth, after he missed a court appearance
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Concert season starts
BOLTON Sinfonietta will perform the first concert of the 2002 season tomorrow at Bolton School Arts Centre. Joining them for Poulenc's Flute Concerto will be local virtuoso Julie Leach. Julie won the prestigious Maurice Jacobson award at the National
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Nurses in row over same pay for same job
NURSING staff on Bolton's mental health wards have hit out in a row about pay. Dozens of health care assistantsat the Royal Bolton Hospital are in talks with their union, Unison. They claim that they are paid less money than their Salford counterparts
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School's new head
MERVYN Brooker, currently Headmaster of King Edward VI Camp Hill Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham, has been appointed the new headmaster for Bolton School boys' division and will take up the job in January 2003. Mr Brooker, aged 47, is married with
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Conference link to Commonwealth Games
BOLTON is to host a prestigious international business conference linked to this summer's Commonwealth Games. Hundreds of high-powered delegates are expected to attend the event at the Reebok Stadium on Thursday, July 25 -- the day which sees the start
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School's new head
MERVYN Brooker, currently Headmaster of King Edward VI Camp Hill Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham, has been appointed the new headmaster for Bolton School boys' division and will take up the job in January 2003. Mr Brooker, aged 47, is married with
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The school we all love
LONGSIGHT Primary School in Harwood has been earmarked for closure in a controversial move which is being strongly opposed by parents. Reporter JANE BULLOCK went into the school to experience a day in the life of the teachers, pupils and parents THE bell
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Ricky ready for Manchester KO!
RICKY Hatton is confident he can overcome a troubled build-up to his clash with Russian challenger Mikhail Krivolapov at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Britain's WBU light-welterweight champion took a few days out of the gym last month following the death
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Brandy's intoxicating news
BRANDY has surprised the pop world, revealing that she has been married since last year. The American R&B star wed music producer Robert Smith in a secret ceremony in the summer. The multi-talented former child star, who starred in US sitcom Moesha
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Refs should blow the whistle on this rule
THERE'S no doubt David Elleray should not have pulled up Jussi Jaaskelainen for holding on to the ball too long at Newcastle last Saturday. Now let's hope the FA learn from the incident and do something about the six-second rule. Jussi and Elleray received
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Football feels the wind of change
FOOTBALL is changing. Alex Ferguson and Graham Taylor have changed their minds and decided not to retire and clubs are deciding not to throw daft sums of money at buying success. The latter certainly seems to be the case after looking at the Middlesbrough
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Wartime history that's hard to put down
THOSE who followed the television adaptation of Stephen Ambrose's excellent book Band of Brothers, about an American Army unit during the latter part of the Secon World War, will need no prompting over Alastair Borthwick's equally engrossing book Battalion
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Cars banned from road to stop thieves
From the Evening News, February 8, 1992 CARS are to be banned from a stretch of Farnworth road - to stop thieves using it as a quick getaway. Harper Green Road will be blocked off for 35 metres south of the junction with Doe Hey Road. A BOLTON lay preacher
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Brownie gets bravery medal after house fire
From the Evening News, February 7, 1992 PLUCKY Brownie Kimberley Hart will get a bravery medal for helping her family flee to safety from a blaze at their Edgworth home. The courageous eight-year-old, daughter of the village bobby, remembered her Brownie
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Portrait of Joe Public on show
From the Evening News, February 2, 1977 A PORTRAIT of Joe Public - Mr Average Briton - detailing his life from the cradle from the grave, is out today. The book, "Britain 1977", gives vital statistics about life in the UK. Total births of boys exceed
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Changes to Looking Back
From today, there are a couple of changes to this column. Firstly, I am introducing a daily section looking back 10 years; on the other hand, the 125 Years Ago section is changing to 100 Years Ago, simply because the microfilm copies of the papers for
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10 YEARS AGO
From the Evening News, February 4, 1992 BOLTON magistrates this afternoon jailed a poll tax defaulter for the first time. Mark Brown, aged 22, was sentenced to 14 days in prison. The court heard that Mr Brown owed £211.29, including £12.50 bailiff's costs
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Ski-ing advice
SKI-ING trips are especially popular with schools these days. Insurance firm Primary Direct offer this advice to keep youngsters safe: Always wear goggles or sunglasses to avoid ray damage, and wear a hat and gloves Be careful not to damage yourself or
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Poll tax protesters take fight to council leader's home
From the Evening News, February 5, 1992 ANGRY anti-poll tax protesters demonstrated outside council leader Bob Howarth's Heaton home last night after the jailing of a Bolton defaulter, and called for his release. Counc. Howarth told the BEN: "I was annoyed
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Two engineering firms to shut down
From the Evening News, January 30, 1977 THE cost of parking for an hour in Bolton town centre will be more than halved from Monday. The charge for up to an hour on all council-owned car parks drops from 12p to 5p. For two hours, parking is unchanged at
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Ambulancemen start industrial action
From the Evening News, January 31, 1977 OUT-patients were without transport to hospital today because of industrial action by ambulancemen. Drivers decided at a mass meeting in Leigh yesterday to take action from midnight in a fight to get equal bonuses
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House prices rise
LOW interest rates and a shortage of property helped house prices surge ahead by more than 8 per cent during the last quarter of 2001, figures suggested today. The Land Registry said property prices rose by 8.46% during the last three months of 2001,
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Opera singer sued
OPERA sensation Russell Watson is being sued for thousands of pounds by two companies who claim to have discovered him, it emerged today. Union Music Ltd and Arias Ltd allege that Mr Watson - known as The Voice - dumped them after they catapulted the
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Bus company's blanket express
WHEN young Kyle Warren lost his treasured "comfort" blanket a bus company laid on a special express delivery service to return it. Kyle, aged seven, of McKenzie Street in Bolton, had agreed to lend the blanket to a friend of the family who needed it for
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Dumped powder scare
FLY tippers caused a scare when they dumped more than 20 bags of grey powder into a stream on the outskirts of Bolton. The white sacks were twice the size of a carrier bag, filled with an unknown grey powder. A shocked 63-year-old passer-by spotted the
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Police target English hooligans
OFFICERS from Greater Manchester Police's Football Intelligence Unit will be targeting known football hooligans in the run up to next Wednesday's friendly between England and Holland. The two teams are due to play in Amsterdam at 8.30pm on Wednesday and
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£21m industry cash booster
BOLTON has been handed a £21million cash boost in a bid to halt the town's industrial decline. Thousands of jobs are now likely to be created across the borough as civic leaders look to boost the area's skill base, making it more attractive to outside
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Anger as haulage firm gets certificate
HAULAGE bosses have been handed a certificate saying they can use a controversial coal yard in Westhoughton. But members of the town council are furious after discovering they were not consulted -- because of a computer glitch. Council leader David Wilkinson
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Apathy could spell the end for Guides
A GUIDE and Brownie group in Bolton may have to close next month because it cannot find adult leaders to keep it running. The club's membership has also dwindled in recent years as young people have found other ways to enjoy their leisure time. The Guide
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RMI aim to put Cup setbacks behind them
LEIGH RMI will be looking to bounce back from their double nightmare in the cups when they visit Hereford's Edgar Street on Saturday. And they could welcome a huge boost to the squadas Mark Westhead - who was expected to sign for League of Wales side
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Player of the Month: It's Jussi
IT was neck and neck for the BEN Website Player of the Month for January when voting closed at 4.30pm on Friday. Winner was Keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen who just pipped Kevin Nolan (the December winner) with Simon Charlton in third place.
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High fives for fitness return
WANDERERS have been given a high five fitness boost ahead of the crucial clash with West Ham. And the good news is set to continue with longer term casualties Colin Hendry and Per Frandsen expected back soon. A whole handful of players are all coming
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Heavy rain threatens a weekend washout
THE heavy rain during the week looks set to yet again decimate the local non league and amateur soccer programmes. Should it go ahead Radcliffe Boro face a real crunch game in the quest to finish in one of the top two Unibond League Division One promotion
